Rio De Cannaregio lit up iwth boats for annual carnival in Venice
12 Feb 2017 2:45 PM IST12 Feb 2017 2:45 PM IST
The carnival showcases unique vivid costumes.
The canal in Venice was filled with boaths and people in bright costumes that made it look like a scene out of a fantasy (Photo: AP)- The festival was inaugurated in 1979 but is said have its origins back in the 12th century (Photo: AP)
- The carnival ends with the celebration of the Christian festival of Lent (Photo: AP)
- The Carnival of Venice ending on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 28, showcases street performances, contests and exhibitions, an annual tradition in this lagoon city (Photo: AP)
- Venice carnival in the historical lagoon city attracts people from around the world (Photo: AP)
- A moment of the the opening show during the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy (Photo: AP)
- Masked women's stand in San Mark's square during the Venice Carnival (Photo: AP)
- Performers participate in a boat procession opening the carnival celebrations on Rio de Cannaregio in Venice (Photo: AP)
The canal in Venice was filled with boaths and people in bright costumes that made it look like a scene out of a fantasy (Photo: AP)
The carnival showcases unique vivid costumes.
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